And perhaps that is what sells because, in large part, there is nothing else available.PYochim wrote: ↑12/05/21 20:57What is "soulless" about them? I get sick and tired of the derogatory comments made toward high end graphite rods and large arbor disc drag reels. These rods and reels use the latest technology and materials and are made to tolerances a lot tighter than the "classic" reels of old. I know a guy who got crap at a bamboo rod get-together for having a large arbor Ross reel on his cane rod. He was told that it disrespected the tradition.steeliefool wrote: ↑12/05/21 19:08And folks roll their eyes at soulless graphite rods topping a grand now!
It's products like this that are selling and keeping the doors open on our favorite fly shops, keeping the sport alive.
My local shop has 3 cane rods on display, 2-3 glass rods (because he is an Orvis dealer), and the rest...
He is a bit better on reels because he likes traditional reels.